6517B Electrometer/High Resistance Meter
General Characteristics
Overrange Indication
Display reads “OVERFLOW” for readings >105% of range. The display reads “OUT OF LIMIT” for excesive
overrange conditions.
Ranging
Automatic or manual.
Conversion Time
Maximum Input
Selectable 0.01 PLC to 10 PLC.
250 V peak, DC to 60 Hz sine wave; 10 sec. per minute maximum on mA ranges.
Maximum Common Mode Voltage (DC to 60 Hz sine wave)
Electrometer, 500 V peak; V Source, 750 V peak.
Isolation (Meter COMMON to chassis)
>1010 Ω, <500 pF.
Input Connector
Three lug triaxial on rear panel.
2 V Analog Output
2 V for full range input. Non-inverting in Volts mode, inverting when measuring Amps, Ohms, or Coulombs.
Output impedance 10 kΩ.
Preamp Output
Provides a guard output for Volts measurements. Can be used as an inverting output or with external
feedback in Amps and Coulombs modes.
External Trigger
Guard
TTL compatible External Trigger and Electrometer Complete.
Switchable voltage guard available.
Digital I/O and Trigger Line
EMC
Available, see manual for usage.
Conforms to European Union Directive 89/336/EEC, EN 61326-1.
Conforms to European Union Directive 73/23/EEC, EN 61010-1.
50,000.
Safety
Reading Storage
Reading Rates
To Internal Buffer: 425 readings/second 1.
To IEEE-488 Bus: 400 readings/second 1, 2
Bus Transfer: 3300 readings/second 2.
.
1. 0.01PLC, digital filters off, front panel off, temperature + RH off, Line Sync off.
2. Binary transfer mode.
Digital Filter
Environment
Altitude
Median and averaging.
Operating: 0°–50°C; relative humidity 70% non-condensing, up to 35°C. Storage: –25° to +65°C.
Maximum 2000 meters above sea level per EN 61010-1.
Warm-Up
Power
1 hour to rated accuracy (see manual for recommended procedure).
User selectable 100, 120, 220, 240 VAC 10%; 50/60 Hz, 100 VA max.
Case Dimensions: 90 mm high × 214 mm wide × 369 mm deep (3½ in. × 8½ in. × 14½ in.).
Physical
Working Dimensions: From front of case to rear including power cord and IEEE-488 connector: 394 mm
(15.5 inches).
Net Weight: 5.4 kg (11.8 lbs.).
Shipping Weight: 6.9 kg (15.11 lbs.).
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